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Sunbeam Motel

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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1656 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Place, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Fremont Theater
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Sunbeam Motel

Motel with free parking, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Express check-in, express check-out, and free self parking are available at this smoke-free motel. WiFi in public areas is free.
Sunbeam Motel offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This San Luis Obispo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. A nightly turndown service is provided and amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sunbeam Motel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Just a 1-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 11 minutes from Avila Hot Springs
As a guest of Sunbeam Motel, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This San Luis Obispo motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (3:00 PM - 7:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (3:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Sunday - Thursday: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Sunbeam Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 751 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 751 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 751 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 751 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 751 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alysia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly hosts, clean. Cute renovation, everything you need! Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew, El Dorado Hills

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room reeked of cigarette smoke and harsh, industrial cleaner that made me wheeze. Was incredibly loud right next to major thoroughfare. Could hear every step of neighbors above, and guest snoring on other side of wall. Air conditioner smelled musty, blew straight in my face in bed, and rattled too loudly to sleep with. This will not be my last visit to SLO, but will be my last stay at the Sunbeam.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accidently left my car door open when I retrieved something to bring to our room. Very shortly after that got a call from manager letting me know. Felt well looked after!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Simple motel, but delivered everything I expected for the price range. The room was good and clean. We had a little problem with the shower drain and Vanessa immediately offered a solution!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed overnight but it was really nice and they were very communicative. Check in was super easy especially since it was late at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem!

Great location for walking downtown, clean and updated rooms. Staff is super friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

rajeev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good property but loud at night due to road noise
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rubina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay at the Sunbeam Motel! It was really clean, quiet, and just a 15 min walk to the downtown area! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and communication was top notch. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis Alberto

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ava

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025